“In dulci jubilo” is a so-called “macaronic” song, one which combines Latin and a vernacular language such as German. Today in German there is a Catholic version (with a mixture of Latin and German) and a Protestant version (without any Latin). Interestingly enough generally the Catholic version is performed with four verses and the Protestant with three. Here is presented a compromise. A Catholic version with three verses.
The traditional melody dates from at least 1320
Beautiful music, so relaxing and moving.
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